Google has begun testing a new edge-to-edge layout in Chrome for Android that enables the browser to use the full screen by stretching content under the navigation bar. The feature aligns with changes introduced in Android 15, which promotes full-screen app designs.
Chrome embraces edge-to-edge design
Android has always supported the ability for applications to draw content below the status and navigation bars. Yet, most applications have not used this feature. With Android 15, Google enforced apps to use edge-to-edge layouts, which made developers change their applications accordingly.
Google announced that Chrome on Android is now being tested for this change in layout. The new version, Chrome 135, pulls content to the screen bottom by pushing the viewport into the gesture navigation bar region. The browser user interface now renders content behind the navigation bar, providing a more immersive view.
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Limited rollout and functionality
The edge-to-edge design is already rolling out to a small group of users in Chrome 135 for Android. As Google describes, the browser’s bottom bar will automatically shift when users scroll across web pages, making it feel more seamless. The company also admits that the gesture navigation bar may hide content in some situations.
This design refresh is available only on small-screen devices. Google explained that the Chrome on Android rollout excludes large-screen devices, with plans to introduce the feature in a future update.